I am the proud parent of power tools! As I am working thru this break up with my partner, I am left with NO TOOLS, and that doesn't work very well with homesteading.
Tools are extremely valuable when you have structures and trees to maintain, and also for pesky repairs. Unless you are living ultra-primitive, you will want these 4 tools in your toolbox.
1. Drill/Driver
I absolutely had to pick up an impact driver today. I am adding an interior lock to my tiny house and I am also installing a window. There are so many times that I need to drill a hole into something or install screws. I consider a drill or driver a necessity!
Why I chose the impact over the drill
The main reason I chose the impact is it is more lightweight and compact, which works well with my small frame. It also has more torque, and I think that could come in handy. There were also no Craftsman drills left.
I picked up this driver for $60. I'd say that is a pretty fair price, considering that it came with the battery.
2. Sawzall/Reciprocating Tool
Oh man, I cannot tell you the amount of times I need to CUT stuff! Small limbs off trees, rope, metal, wire, wood, the list goes on and on.
I got this bad boy for $80, marked down from $120! I feel pretty good about that.
This is a critical tool for me to cut my window out, but I am unsure how I will cut the corners. I am not sure if I can get the sawzall started in the corners. If anyone has advice, please comment!
3. Heavy Duty Duct Tape
I usually go with Gorilla Tape, but I am also a huge fan of 3M, so I thought I would give their heavy duty tape a shot. I am constantly taping stuff, probably because I don't know how to fix a whole lot of things (but learning!) and because it just works.
I like to use this kind of tapes on leaks, patching up holes, and sticking stuff together.
- Chainsaw
I do not own one yet, and I haven't really used one and am a bit nervous to. That is why I like the sawzall so much. Soon, it will be time to get a chainsaw to manage my trees and cut firewood. It is pretty much a necessity on my property, and if you have a lot of trees, you will find the same.
Boy, have I been busy!
Here is my new home, the tiny house, aka 9x12 shed! It's a very nice shed that I actually earned through trade, working for an elderly woman. It has a tin roof, and a finished floor.
There is no insulation, so I am thinking of one day getting some spray insulation for it. However, the climate here is pretty mild so I am not too concerned right now.
I have been raking up gravel from on of the roads and am graveling all around the shed to reduce dust and mud.
I installed weather stripping around the door. I have two vents toward the top of the shed, which should provide enough oxygen.
I have been working on fixing my Mister Buddy indoor propane heater, as I don't think electric heat is quite going to cut it.
I haven't been posting nearly as much, because I have been in full gear getting my new living arrangements set up. However, I am working back up to getting on here more often.
I also have BIG PLANS that I am so excited to share with you all! But I am not quite ready yet, so follow me to stay tuned for my big updates!
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Peace and Love.
Regina Cal.
